Mike Botan / @Ride2ADV

Senior writer for ADVRider.com. Riding for more than 30 years both in the dirt and on the street. Have ridden on 4 continents and nearly 50 countries and still want to ride more.

I do ADVRider's new bike and gear tests and then publish my thoughts. Nice!

Posted a bunch of my ride reports in the Epic Rides forum of ADVRider and then started my own blog called Ride2ADV. Somehow, between there and my forum posts I ended up here. I'm a lucky bastid.

If it's really that important to you, you can check out my LinkedIn profile. Whoopeeee!!!!

UBCO 2X2 Electric Motorcycle (AIMExpo 2019) UBCO 2X2 Electric Motorcycle (AIMExpo 2019)

Can electric motorcycles perform both recreational and utility work as w…

Benelli TRK 502X

Benelli and SSR Bringing TRK 502X To US (AIMExpo 2019) Benelli and SSR Bringing TRK 502X To US (AIMExpo 2019)

Another brand is bringing its adventure bike to the US.

Ciari folding guitar

Ciari Folding Guitar – Take It With You (AIMExpo 2019) Ciari Folding Guitar – Take It With You (AIMExpo 2019)

You can take Ciari's Ascender folding guitar wherever you go.

“Motorcycle Memories” Captures Riders’ Other Passions (AIMExpo 2019) “Motorcycle Memories” Captures Riders’ Other Passions (AIMExpo 2019)

Films about riders with a passion for sharing and giving.

RAM Adds Quick Grip XL Phone Mount (AIMExpo 2019)

RAM Adds Quick Grip XL Phone Mount (AIMExpo 2019) RAM Adds Quick Grip XL Phone Mount (AIMExpo 2019)

Secure and remove your phone from its mount with one hand.

MSF Adding Adventure Riding Course (AIMExpo 2019) MSF Adding Adventure Riding Course (AIMExpo 2019)

The MSF goes for an adventure.

Homebuilt Electric Motorcycle Sparks Discussion

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A homebuilt electric motorcycle sparks Twitter conversation and debate.

Moose XCR Riding Jacket And Pants (AIMExpo 2019) Moose XCR Riding Jacket And Pants (AIMExpo 2019)

An alternative to expensive adventure suits.

KTM To Launch 5 New 490cc Motorcycles KTM To Launch 5 New 490cc Motorcycles

Does KTM have 5 aces up its sleeve?

Honda Previews New Africa Twin – Covers Honda History (AIMExpo 2019) Honda Previews New Africa Twin – Covers Honda History (AIMExpo 2019)

Honda formerly unveils its new Africa Twins.

Zero Unveils 2020 “Black Forest” DSR Adventure Bike Zero Unveils 2020 “Black Forest” DSR Adventure Bike

Zero adds an adventure bike for 2020.

Wipey: You Could But Would You?

Wipey: You Could But Would You? Wipey: You Could But Would You?

A windshield wiper for your helmet?

goTenna: Comms Without Cell Towers goTenna: Comms Without Cell Towers

Connectivity when there isn't any.

What Do You Want To See At AIMExpo?

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Manufacturers and vendors and seminars, Oh my!

Cardo Packtalk Bold JBL

Cardo Packtalk Bold JBL Communicator Cardo Packtalk Bold JBL Communicator

A small communicator packed with sound and features.

Protestors Pennsylvania Capitol Lemon Law

Pennsylvania Considers Motorcycle Lemon Law Pennsylvania Considers Motorcycle Lemon Law

Bill would give motorcycles equal lemon law protection.

New Zealand To Require ABS On New Motorcycles New Zealand To Require ABS On New Motorcycles

1 April 2020, New Zealand will require ABS be fitted to new model bikes;…